SAT., SEP. 23, 2023

International House is proud to support the 17th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival! Each year, this jazz celebration features the finest artists in local, national, and international jazz. 

TUE., OCT. 3, 2023

Join us to celebrate International House Founder's Day with musical guest Bobby Rush preceded by a conversation with Michael Dietler.

THU., OCT. 5, 2023

Join the Susan and Richard Kiphart Center for Global Health and Social Development and the Center for Global Health at the University of Chicago for student presentations on global health and development research, internships, and other learning experiences from the summer of 2023.

FRI., OCT. 6, 2023

Join International House and the University of Chicago Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for a screening event of the documentary film Chosen (2022). The screening will be followed by a conversation between Director Joseph Juhn and Mee-Ju Ro, Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of Chicago, and a Q&A session with the audience.

TUE., OCT. 10, 2023

Join us as we welcome Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for a conversation with Wall Street Journal White House reporter Sabrina Siddiqui.

WED., OCT. 11, 2023

CISSR invites you to attend a book talk for Sarah Newman on October 11, 2023. Sarah Newman will be in a roundtable discussion with Claudia Brittenham, Pauline Goul, and Mariana Petry Cabral about her new book.

SAT., OCT. 14, 2023

Join International House as we partner with WHPK 88.5FM for a performance of Noteworthy Jazz Ensemble, a unique ensemble comprised of Chicago Public School music teachers.

MON., OCT. 16, 2023

Join us for a conversation between IOP founding director David Axelrod and Representative Pete Aguilar (D-CA).

MON., OCT. 16, 2023

Join us for a conversation with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and IOP Pritzker Fellow and former Oregon governor Kate Brown.

THU., OCT. 19, 2023

Join us for a discussion and performance of Sean Shepherd's Quartet No. 3 featuring the Pacifica String Quartet.

SAT., OCT. 21, 2023

Join International House for an exciting series of performances from traditional Korean performance arts groups ranging from traditional dances, vocalists, and instrumentalists.

MON., OCT. 23, 2023

Join us for a moderated conversation with Professor Zhiguo He, Professor Chang-Tai Hsieh, and Professor Kenneth Pomeranz to discuss trade disagreements, governing philosophies, Russian relations, and the progress made in recent State meetings with the U.S. Secretary of State, Secretary of Commerce, and Secretary of the Treasury. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Michael Kulma, Assistant Director of Programs and Communications, International House at the University of Chicago.

TUE., OCT. 24, 2023

Join International House and The Pozen Family Center for Human Rights as we partner with The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs to present a conversation on human rights and the future of Afghanistan with Nader Nadery, Former Human Rights Commissioner, Afghanistan; Peace Negotiator; and Senior Fellow at the Wilson Center.

WED., OCT. 25, 2023

Join us for an in-depth discussion about the persistent and rising challenges facing Chicago’s immigrant community.

FRI., OCT. 27, 2023

Join us for a conversation with Megan Black and Elizabeth Chatterjee on how Friends of the Earth helped Colorado's fight against multinational mining firm, AMAX, and the possibilities and limitations it implies for multiscalar activism today.

SUN., OCT. 29, 2023

Join us for the documentary screening of “An Open Door: Holocaust Haven in the Philippines" and explore a little-known event in Holocaust history – the rescue of over 1,300 Jews fleeing Nazi persecution by the Philippines.

MON., OCT. 30, 2023

Join International House as we partner with Seminary Co-op Bookstores and the Chicago Center for Contemporary Theory (3CT) for an Author Night with Dipesh Chakrabarty on his book One Planet, Many Worlds: The Climate Parallax, Chakrabarty. He will be joined in conversation by Linda M.G. Zerilli. 

THU., NOV. 2, 2023

Join us at the International House Assembly Hall for a special celebration of Día de Muertos including various food and fun activities!

MON., NOV. 6, 2023

Join us for a screening of "The Oil Machine" followed by a moderated discussion with director Emma Davie.

TUE., NOV. 7, 2023

Join International House as we partner with Seminary Co-op Bookstores for an Author Night with Megan Buskey on her book "Ukraine Is Not Dead Yet: A Family Story of Exile and Return." The discussion will be followed by a Q&A.

WED., NOV. 8, 2023

Please join International House Global Voices and the University of Chicago Immigration Workshop to discuss Alejandra Díaz de León and her recent book about transit migration through Mexico.

THU., NOV. 9, 2023

Please join The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts and International House for a discussion featuring Amal Hamada, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Gender Studies in the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, Egypt.

FRI., NOV. 10, 2023

Please join the University of Chicago in recognizing our nation’s veterans during our annual Veterans Day Recognition!

FRI., NOV. 10, 2023

Join International House and UChicago Presents as we welcome Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness for a special Lunch Talk!

THU., NOV. 16, 2023

Join us for an in-person watch party and discussion session as we delve into "The Future of International Education" at the NAFSA Summit!

TUE., NOV. 28, 2023

Join us for a night of food and drinks under the stars to celebrate and support the work of International House on Giving Tuesday! 

MON., JAN. 8, 2024

Join International House for a unique festival with Kathak dance performances by disciples of Gurus Shovana Narayan, Saswati Sen and Aditi Mangaldas!

TUE., JAN. 16, 2024

Join us for an in-depth conversation about COP, the issues, the experiences of our students, and the role you can play as a climate champion.

THU., JAN. 25, 2024

Join International House and the Organization of Black Students (OBS) at UChicago as we welcome former NFL linebacker, Spencer Paysinger for the George E. Kent Lecture.

WED., JAN. 31, 2024

Join International House and the Consulate General of Ireland in Chicago for an evening of conversation, music, poetry, and refreshments as we celebrate St. Brigid's Day.

TUE., FEB. 6, 2024

Join us just 2 weeks after the 2024 time on the Doomsday Clock has been set, for a conversation on the existential crises facing our planet with Rachel Bronson and Daniel Holz. In a conversation moderated by Neil Steinberg, they will discuss the newly announced time of the Clock and how we can turn back the hands of it.

WED., FEB. 7, 2024

In a recent article in Foreign Affairs, Dr. Lobsang Sangay delves into this battle for the soul of the Dalai Lama. Join us for a conversation on the intricacies of the succession to the 14th Dalai Lama. He will be joined by Tom Ginsburg, a Distinguished Service Professor of International Law at the University of Chicago.

FRI & SAT., FEB. 09 & 10, 2024

Join the International House Global Voices Performing Arts Series as we support the University of Chicago Folklore Society for this two-day celebration of traditional and folk music from all around the world!

MON., FEB. 12, 2024

Join International House, CEAS, Asian Policy Forum, Graduate Council, CUSA, & Harris Student Government for our annual Lunar New Year Celebration.

THU., FEB. 15, 2024

Join us for a face-to-face discussion with Ambassador Mark Lippert, as we delve into the intricacies of U.S.-Japan-Korea relations.

FRI., FEB. 16, 2024

Join author Joseph O. Jewell, professor of Black Studies at the University of Illinois-Chicago, to discuss his book and its broader implications.

TUE., FEB. 27, 2024

Join the Chicago Forum and International House Global Voices Program as we discuss the current speech climate at UChicago and the overlaps with the wider world.

FRI., MAR. 8, 2024

Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating women's achievements and economic progress. Juliana Stratton, Marianne Bertrand, and Kristie P. Paskvan will discuss the fight for gender equality, challenges on the road to economic advancement, women's pivotal role in economic growth, and inclusive development.

FRI., MAR. 8, 2024

As part of our International Houses Worldwide (IHWW) programming, join our sister house, International House Berkeley, for The Lodestar Executive Director's Speaker Series with I-House Alumnus Eric Schmidt, former CEO & Chairman of Google. Moderated by I-House Berkeley Executive Director and CEO Shaun Carver. They will discuss the promises and perils of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of the I-House mission.

THU., MAR. 14, 2024

Join Stephan Palmié on a series of unusual comparative investigations of Afro-Cuban ritual and Western science hoping to challenge the rationality of Western expert practices, revealing the logic that brings together enchantment and experiment.

WED., MAR. 20, 2024

Hear about the contentious history – and lesson – of Chicago conventions, spanning almost 200 years, from those who know political assembling best. Featuring Bill Daley, former US Secretary of Commerce, author and journalist Jonathan Alter, Chicago Tribune columnist Ron Grossman, and Chicago journalist and political consultant Don Rose. Moderated by founding IOP director David Axelrod.

THU., MAR. 21, 2024

Join us at the International House as we celebrate the Persian new year, Nowruz, and embark on a journey of self-renewal!

MON., MAR. 25, 2024

Join International House and the Center for East Asian Studies as we host an author talk with Dali L. Yang on his book Wuhan: How the COVID-19 Outbreak in China Spiraled Out of Control.

TUE., MAR. 26, 2024

Join us at International House to taste foods from around the world while supporting International House and Giving Day! The Festival of Nations is a traditional “international day,” event that dates back to the early years of International House. During the Festival, tables will be set up representing different countries. While students talk about their countries and serve food, there will be cultural performances to watch. Please join us and support I-House!

WED., MAR. 27, 2024

Alexander Chula will discuss Goodbye, Dr Banda: Lessons for the West from a Small African Country. He will be joined in conversation by Shadi Bartsch-Zimmer, founding Director of the Institute on the Formation of Knowledge at the University of Chicago, and the Helen A. Regenstein Distinguished Service Professor of Classics.

THU., MAR. 28, 2024

Calling all UChicago students, undergraduate and beyond, to join us for a delicious Iftar Dinner to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan on March 28th at 7:00 PM!

SAT., MAR. 30, 2024

Join International House for our annual hosting of the International Uranium Film Festival, which will feature cutting edge films on nuclear issues around the world.

MON., APR. 1, 2024

Join International House, the UChicago Department of Music, and UChicago Arts as we welcome Mir Naqibul Islam for this special lecture-demonstration. 

THU., APR. 04, 2024

Join International House and the Center for East Asian Studies as we host the 17th Annual Tetsuo Najita Distinguished Lecture, "Being Dead Otherwise." The talk will feature Anne Allison, Professor of Cultural Anthropology, Duke University. 

FRI., APR. 05, 2024

Please join International House, the Center for East European and Russian/Eurasian Studies (CEERES), and the Pozen Family Center for Human Rights as we welcome Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Kyiv-based non-profit organization Center for Civil Liberties, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022. Ms. Matviichuk will be in discussion with Robert Pape, Professor of Political Science and Director of The Chicago Project on Security & Threats (CPOST) at the University of Chicago.

SAT., APR 6, 2024

Join International House for a day of insightful presentations and performances commemorating the 100th anniversary of China’s all-female opera genre, Yue Opera. Featuring a keynote speech by Professor Jiang Jin and a special performance lecture by Plum-Blossom Award Winner Jun'an Wang.

MON., APR 8, 2024

Join International House for a short guzheng performance followed by a conversation and audience Q&A.

TUE., APR. 9, 2024

Join us at International House for a special viewing of a CHINA Town Hall live webcast featuring U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE. THIS EVENT NOW BEGINS AT 5:30PM.

MON., APR 15, 2024

Join us for an exciting evening of Japanese storytelling (rakugo) by rakugo-ka San'yutei Ponta II, held in conjunction with the Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan at the University of Chicago's Smart Museum of Art.

TUE., APR. 16, 2024

In a conversation moderated by Institute of Politics director Heidi Heitkamp, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal will discuss the impact of war on Ukraine’s economy, what post-war reconstruction might look like and explore innovations and recovery efforts.

WED., APR. 17, 2024

Join us while we host an Institute of Politics conversation on civil discourse and opposing views in U.S. politics. This discussion is part of the IOP Counterpoint series and will feature experts from The New Republic, The Guardian, and The Atlantic.

THU., APR 18, 2024

Join the Center for East European and Russian/Eurasian Studies, International House, the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, the Pozen Family Center for Human Rights, the Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression, and the Chicago Center on Democracy, for an insightful discussion featuring Lyubov Sobol, a leading anti-war activist in Russia and close associate of Alexey Navalny.

TUE., APR. 23, 2024

Join the Institute of Politics and International House Global Voices Program for a discussion with former Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie in conversation with Leigh Ann Caldwell, American political reporter for The Washington Post.

MON., APR. 29, 2024

Join International House, the Center for East Asian Studies, the Pozen Family Center for Human Rights, and the Asian Policy Forum as we welcome Ambassador Julie Turner, Special Envoy on North Korean Human Rights Issues at the U.S. Department of State.

WED., MAY 01, 2024

International House and the Asian Policy Forum celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of Southeast Asia, where the verdant mountains whisper ancient tales to the azure ocean. Please come and enjoy a night of food, cultural performances, and an unforgettable experience!

FRI., MAY 3, 2024 - SAT., MAY 4, 2024

Join us for the Meiji Art and Visual Culture symposium, bringing together leading scholars of Meiji art and culture from the United States, Great Britain, and Japan to talk about the modern implications and artistic movements taken from the Meiji Era.

WED., MAY 8, 2024

Join International House as we host the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture (CSRPC) for its signature lecture featuring scholar-activist, feminist, and writer, Professor Gina Dent, on the topic of "Visualizing Abolition: How to Imagine a World Without Prisons."

THU., MAY 9, 2024 - FRI., MAY 10, 2024

Join us for our second annual CEGU conference, where we will discuss the twin emergencies of climate change and biodiversity loss which have led to a revived interest in the past and future of "the commons"—in land that exits prior to or beyond private property, where social relations and natural resources are governed without the regulation of the state.

MON., MAY 13, 2024

Join us for a virtual conversation with USAGM CEO Amanda Bennett, where she will discuss emerging challenges to global press freedom.

WED., MAY 15, 2024

Join International House and the Committee on Southern Asian Studies (COSAS) for the Vivekananda Lecture by Francesca Orsini, Professor Emerita SOAS & Vivekananda Visiting Professor, Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago. Orsini will explore literary history from a multilingual perspective. 

MON., JUN. 8, 2024

Join International House and the Seminary Co-op Bookstore as we partner to welcome Kevin Kwan to discuss his upcoming book "Lies and Weddings." He will be joined in conversation by Rachel DeWoskin. A forbidden affair erupts volcanically amid a decadent tropical wedding in this outrageous comedy of manners from the iconic author of "Crazy Rich Asians."

THU., JUN. 13, 2024

Join International House and the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chicago as we present this special Diplomatic Encounters Series Program— Thailand in Motion: A Journey to Thai Performing Arts.